Join us in this hands-on stick welding class and learn the fundamentals of this versatile and popular metal-joining process. Learn proper technique for striking an arc, and how to create clean, structurally sound welds as you work in our heavy metals studio. You’ll gain practical skills to confidently approach projects like repairs, fabrication, and creating metal art.
ArtCycle is a community-driven recycling project where the community creates art on trash bins to promote recycling in Reading parks. This initiative fosters creativity, environmental awareness, and mental wellness through collaborative art projects and community engagement. You will explore the art of upcycling, transforming recycled materials into beautiful and functional pieces. This hands-on program will foster creativity, sustainability, and a sense of community as we learn to see potential in what we often discard. Each week will focus on different techniques and projects, encouraging you to think outside the box and embrace an eco-friendly mindset.
Create vibrant glass egg ornaments using frit, stringers, and pre-cut shapes. This beginner-friendly class covers the basics of glass fusing while you design unique, decorative pieces perfect for the spring season. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Create your Zen with a morning of carving by hand as you craft a simple farm animal, such as a pig, chicken, horse, or sheep. Learn the basics of hand carving through this charming day of creating. The style of carving is modeled after Scandinavian design, using clean simple lines, natural surfaces, and strong knife work. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Jewelry Making: Precious Metal Clay – Silver: Session C
Mar 15, 2026
/ 1 session
Sunday
/ 12–4pm
Member: $85.00
/ Non-Member: $100.00
Skill Level: All Levels
Age: Adult
Jump into the world of jewelry design with silver precious metal clay! In this class you’ll learn to use molding tools and basic forming techniques to create a truly original piece. Once the design is complete, we’ll lay your project in one of our kilns to harden it into a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry!
Grow your own crops starting from seed! This workshop focuses specifically on the process of going from seed to seedling and ending with being ready to transplant. Seed starting is an essential gardening skill in order to grow a greater variety of crops, save money, and experience more joy in the garden. You will learn how to start seeds during the winter months using different methods and growing areas such as an indoor windowsill, grow light, or greenhouse method. This workshop is suitable for anyone looking to start seeds for small to mid-size home gardens, container gardeners, and/or indoor gardens.
Please bring a notebook, pencil, and questions about seed starting to class.
Learn to sew a stylish and functional Japanese cross-back apron. Designed for an intermediate student or confident beginner, this class requires basic sewing skills and will help you build confidence while creating a comfortable, slip-on apron – perfect for cooking, crafting, or gifting! Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish
Learn the basics of woodturning while transforming raw pieces of wood into functional and beautiful turned bowls. Working on wood lathes, you will learn safe and efficient woodturning techniques along with proper turning tool usage. This class is for all levels and designed to develop basic wood turning skills. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Learn about glassblowing as you create an original beer tumbler. Once cooled, pick up your glass at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub where the second half of the workshop will conclude with a demonstration and tasting with their brew experts 5pm Saturday, March 21.Ages 21 and over only. Closed-toe shoes, hair tie are required.
Have a group of 4 or more? Turn up the heat, gather your family and friends and book an exclusive, hands-on glassblowing workshop with us! Find details here. Minimum of 4 required.
Stop by the printmaking studio for a one-day workshop of bookmark carving and printing! Learn to quickly and easily carve a design into speedy-carve linoleum, and finish up your printmaking session by printing your very own unique edition of bookmarks to slip into your next favorite read!
Make a beautiful piece of jewelry from start to finish. The first class will explore lapidary: cutting, forming, and polishing raw rock into a shape of your choosing. The second class will cover silversmithing and mounting that stone in a silver frame, essential for adding it to a ring or necklace. This is a truly unique and diverse experience!
Explore the art of enameling through three distinct techniques: basic enameling, cloisonné, and plique-à-jour. During the first three sessions, you’ll learn each method step-by-step – from preparing your metal surface to applying and firing enamel for stunning color and texture effects. In the final two classes, you’ll have the creative freedom to design and complete your own finished piece, applying the skills and techniques you’ve developed. This immersive series is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of enamel artistry while creating truly one-of-a-kind jewelry.
